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ZTE Grand X Pro (V983) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand X Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X ZTE Grand X Pro (V983) 04Points
4.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) Compare ZTE Grand X Pro X
5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Grand X Pro (V983)} 4 Advantages ZTE Grand X Pro (V983) vs Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)36%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)18%
Thinner
vs11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+64GB (50GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
326 PPIvs+424 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.7"27%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 19.2MP140%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+3180 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
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📱 Model features

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
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ModelGrand X Pro (V983)Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Other model namesZTE Grand X Pro V983NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22
Country or region availablefeature not registeredJapan
Japan
BrandZTESony
Release date4/1/20134/5/2018
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)66.1 x 113 millimeters (2.6 x 4.45 in)72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531 UltraQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Yellow
• DLNA
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Front/back glass
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• Qi wireless charging
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• ISDB-T TV

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Grand X Pro (V983)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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